Paris [France], Dec 3 (ANI): After handing out the Ballon d'Or award to Argentine striker Lionel Messi, Real Madrid's Luka Modric said that football is just not about winning, it is also about having respect for your team-mates and rivals.
Paris [France], Dec 3 (ANI): Liverpool's Alisson Becker on Monday (local time) was awarded the Yachine Trophy for the best men's goalkeeper in world football at the Ballon d'Or award ceremony.
Paris [France], Dec 3 (ANI): After missing out on the Ballon d'Or, defender Virgil van Dijk paid his respect to Argentine striker Lionel Messi and said one needs to respect his greatness as he has won the award for six times.
Paris [France], Dec 3 (ANI): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi claimed a record sixth Ballon d'Or award while USA women's World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe picked up the coveted accolade for the second time here on Monday.
Leeds [UK], Nov 30 (ANI): Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas has backed Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo to win Ballon d'Or despite agreeing that both Lionel Messi and the Juventus star are exceptional.
Barcelona [Spain], Nov 28 (ANI): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has become the first player to score against 34 different teams in UEFA Champions League.
Belgrade [Serbia], Nov 27 (ANI): Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski on Tuesday (local time) became the fastest player to score four goals in a Champions League match.
Leeds [UK], Nov 19 (ANI): Brazil coach Tite has rubbished the ongoing comparisons between Argentine striker Lionel Messi and former star Pele, saying the latter is incomparable.
Leeds [UK], Nov 16 (ANI): Brazil head coach Tite has said that Argentine striker Lionel Messi told him to 'shut his mouth' during the clash between the South American football giants.